In a recent episode of The Backstory on the Shroud of Turin, author Guy R. Powell sits down with Shroud researcher and Catholic ministry leader Sean Fitzgerald. With decades of experience in youth, parish, and prison ministry, Fitzgerald brings a unique and personal perspective on the Shroud of Turin as a tool for evangelism and faith formation.
Sean first encountered the Shroud during a high school presentation and has been captivated ever since. Over the years, he developed a deep understanding of the Shroud’s scientific and historical context, but more importantly, he discovered how powerfully it mirrors the Gospel story—the Passion, Crucifixion, and Resurrection of Jesus Christ.
What makes the Shroud especially compelling is not just its mysterious image or historical debates, but its theological power. As Sean explains, the Shroud allows believers to visualize the brutality of crucifixion and reflect more deeply on the Resurrection. Whether or not one believes in its authenticity, the Shroud serves as what Pope John Paul II called a “mirror of the Gospels.”
This episode dives deep into the science, the faith, and the controversy surrounding the Shroud—and why skeptics continue to unknowingly fuel its relevance.
Could this cloth truly be The Only Witness to the Resurrection?
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